Brazil Highlights

Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to the selected hotel. Half Day Tour to Rio Vermelho District In the afternoon, we leave the hotel for a half-day tour of the Rio Vermelho district. Jorge Amado was one of Brazil's most renowned writers and several of his works were adapted for film, theatre and television. His books have been published in 55 countries and translated into 49 languages. But above all, he described Bahia as a person, detailing the typical customs and valuing the miscegenation of the population, as well as contradictions in their free and conservative way. This tour will take you to Casa Rio Vermelho, where Jorge Amado and his wife lived with their family. You will also visit the house of Yemanjá (goddess of the sea) and the fishermen's colony. Finally, at approximately 6 pm, we will have dinner at one of the local restaurants to enjoy its cuisine.

Breakfast at the hotel. Half day Historical tour in Salvador de Bahía. The historical center of Salvador was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 and was rehabilitated in 1993. It is a faithful sample of Brazil during the colonial period. The neighborhood is divided into four sections: Terceiro de Jesus, Maciel, Carmo and Largo do Pelourinho. The latter is located in the upper city and is considered to be the historical heart of the city since most of Salvador's historical monuments (cathedrals, churches and convents) are located there. During the tour we will discover the different constructions that stand out for their history, architecture and decoration. During the visit, we will have the possibility to taste an artisanal ice cream (acarajé).

Breakfast at the hotel. At the set time, we will transfer you to the airport to board the flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Half Day tour to the Iguazu Falls: Brazilian side. We will walk along the different paths to appreciate the spectacular panoramic view of the set of 275 jumps that form the waterfalls. The view of the complex is wonderful because, although most of the waterfalls are located on the Argentinean side, the spectacle can be seen on the Brazilian side. Afterwards, we will have lunch at a restaurant in the national park, and then we will continue with our tour of the falls. Half Day tour to the Iguazu Falls: Argentinean side. We will walk along the different footbridges, where we will have fascinating views and experience multiple sensations. We will be able to feel the grunt of the water, appreciate the immense rainbows and contemplate the flora and fauna. Then, we will visit a local market where we will have the possibility to taste the traditional “empanadas” and the local wine (food and drinks not included). After that, we will return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the set time, we will transfer you to the airport to board the flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. Afterwards, we will have dinner at a restaurant located near the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Half Day tour to the Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer Statue We will go out to taste fruits in a local market, and then we will visit the famous Corcovado. This hill is over 700 meters high and owes its name to the shape of the mountain that rises above the city. There we will be able to appreciate the immense statue of Christ the Redeemer, which was inaugurated in 1931. The statue, with its open arms, symbolizes the good reception and hospitality of the Brazilian people. From here we will have a spectacular view of the whole city. Afterwards, we will have lunch at a local restaurant.

Breakfast at the hotel. Half Day Sugar Loaf visit and Samba School We will leave in the direction of the famous Sugar Loaf, one of the symbols of Rio next to Christ the Redeemer. Once there, we will ascend by cable car to the summit. From the top, the view is great and covers the whole city: on one side the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon, Copacabana, the Corcovado and on the other side the center and the Guanabara Bay. Then, we will continue our tour to visit a Samba School. One of the most famous carnivals in the world is that of Rio de Janeiro. It is considered the biggest Brazilian cultural manifestation and a celebration where everybody interacts and has fun. Rio's Carnival is a celebration and also a competition between different samba schools. Each one shows incredible productions in a wonderful parade that can be seen in the Sambódromo. This tour is a behind-the-scenes look at the carnival. The guide will tell us the history of Samba and Carnival. Here, we will have the possibility to join a team that produces the costumes for the parade. After this exciting visit, we will have time to taste the traditional caipirinha, which is a cocktail made with cachaça (sugar cane liquor), lime and sugar. Before arrive at the hotel, we will stop at a kiosk on the beach to drink coconut water. Then, we will have dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. After that, we will check out at the hotel. Then, we will have free time to enjoy the last day in Rio de Janeiro. At the set time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight.